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BV09 UUD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,417 mi
Last recorded86,417 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,596 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

General Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,581 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 77,581 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 76,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,845 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 69,794 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 69,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 60,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 60,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.11mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracking tyre was made week 30 of year 2007

Fail 6 May 2016 55,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.11mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracking tyre was made week 30 of year 2007

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cant clearly see front inner brake pads to fully inspect ,suspect low

front brake discs have wear

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge [stepped up tread section]

o/s and n/s rear tyres have fatique cracks to outer side walls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cant clearly see front inner brake pads to fully inspect ,suspect low

front brake discs have wear

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge [stepped up tread section]

o/s and n/s rear tyres have fatique cracks to outer side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,601 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 39,433 miles

handbrake lever comes up high recomend adjustment

Pass 28 May 2012 32,176 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,645 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BV09 UUD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 UUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV09 UUD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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